How the “female gaze” presents itself in queer literature
Classic literature persists through individuals who revive old works in modern ways. In her novel The Song of Achilles, author…
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Five 2SLGBTQI+ artists that use their music to tell impactful stories
Exploring some new and up-in-coming creatives that are worth the listen.
Finding a reflection of yourself in the art you enjoy is a wonderful feeling. If you need some new music,…
Bros—a realistic representation of gay romance
Nicholas Stoller’s film depicts societal issues that continue to repress queer individuals.
Spoiler warning: this article discusses scenes from Bros. The comedy film Bros, directed by Nicholas Stoller, recently premiered at the…
My Policeman: A dull yet devastating gay drama
Starring Harry Styles, the film offers a meditation on shame, deception, and misplaced hope.
Spoiler warning: this article discusses scenes from My Policeman. Released earlier this month on Prime Video, Michael Grandage’s second directorial feature…
Dancing through adulthood in Cha Cha Real Smooth
Cooper Raiff’s recent comedy-drama serves as a depiction of the rollercoaster that is adult life.
Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022), directed and written by the film’s star Cooper Raiff, had its world premiere at the…
Drawing with passion: An interview with comic artist Jon Kenzo Okeya
Here’s what one artist has to say about creating comics and struggling to perfect artistic skills.
I first came across Jon Kenzo Okeya’s Instagram (@kenzo_illustrations) when his wife Audrey (@audreyokeya) reposted a story that tagged Jon….
Julia Savaglio—U of T’s very own pop artist
In an interview with The Medium, Julia discusses her new six-song EP, her inspirations, and her goals for the future.
Julia Savaglio is a first-year University of Toronto student studying management. Despite being academically inclined, music has always been an…
How Bollywood and Hollywood use mythological universes and loving superheroes
Exploring the parallels and contrasts between Bollywood’s Brahmastra series and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Spoiler warning: This article mentions scenes from Brahmastra Part One: Shiva. Bollywood director Ayan Mukherji has come out with an…
The M’s Playlist: A Nameless November with Larry
Music is an important part of my life—always has been, and always will be. While writing is an amazing medium…
Shannon Terrell on The Guest House and the craft of writing
As a professional writer and UTM alumna, Terrell uses writing to evaluate her own growth and share impactful stories.
Creative writing is a vulnerable process. From short stories to full novels, the process of putting words to paper (or…
Reimagining sustainability through Scandinavian architecture and philosophy
A review of eco-minded architecture in Scandinavia and how it promotes unity with the earth.
The peoples of Scandinavian nations—Norway, Sweden, and Denmark—have rich cultural and philosophical traditions when it comes to their relationships with…
Identity, trauma, and the beauty of friendship in Theatre Erindale’s The Wolves
The theatre’s rendition of Sarah DeLappe’s award-winning play left audiences speechless.
Bright green turf lined the stage and walls of Erindale Studio Theatre at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). Dim…
The call to climate action in WALL·E
Looking back at a Disney and Pixar classic that has reshaped the ways we think about our environment.
Directed by Andrew Stanton in 2008, WALL·E is a film to remember for its simple yet impactful message. Our favourite…
Taylor Swift’s insomnia leads to her biggest album debut of all time
Swift’s Midnights broke Spotify, the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and our hearts
On October 21, Taylor Swift released her tenth original studio album Midnights, a thematic spin on her usual discography where…
Here’s why John Constable’s paintings matter
The 19th century landscape painter couldn’t have predicted our climate today, but he sure wouldn’t be happy.
John Constable was a 19th century landscape painter known for his romanticist paintings of the English countryside. Born in 1776…